Beaches · St. Thomas

Vessup Bay

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Beaches / St. Thomas

The beach.

Vessup Bay is on the east end of St. Thomas in the Red Hook area. DPNR lists Vessup Bay–East End as an Area of Particular Concern in its coastal program. The shoreline has sand and seagrass.

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Description sources · checked Jun 29, 2026.

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Facilities: Current toilets, changing areas, rentals and food service are not established here. Check visitor information before relying on them.
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Water conditions & advisories: This listing does not establish today’s water conditions or current bathing advisories. Check responsible local authorities before entering the water.

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The palm-shaded sand terrace at Bolongo Bay on St. Thomas, with picnic tables and a beach-bar canopy above the shoreline, photographed in 2010.

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